Reading · London and the South East
Trash Green New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Trash Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
How new roof snagging works in Trash Green
We carry out new roof snagging in Trash Green and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you are worried about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and untidy or loose verge details, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Trash Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Trash Green (RG30)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Trash Green homes and their roofs
With Mapledurham House about 4.7 miles north, Trash Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Trash Green is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Whether the building in Trash Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Reading.
New roof snagging in RG30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Bennett's Hill and Theale Road. Other places close to Trash Green include Burghfield (1 mile south), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north-east), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (5 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Trash Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fox & Hounds pub and The Willink School, among other places. The closest station to Trash Green is Theale station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Thames Valley Police Museum (1 mile west) and Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
Questions from Trash Green
Is Trash Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Trash Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover Trash Green?
Yes, Trash Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How we price new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Trash Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Trash Green
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Trash Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we are asked to look at in Trash Green
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Landlords with a home close to Theale station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.